I've got the Harris BR notched and it leaves a lot to be desired while shooting from the bench. My rifle is used 99% of the time as a target/100 yard bench rest. I shoot on average 25-30 rounds of .308 per range trip about 1x a week. The tables there are painted wood and the bipod slides easily on the rubber feet, nevermind the bipod hop these Harris models are known for. What are my options for a BR style bipod? Should I switch to a front rest and rear bag setup? I'm not interested in the claws, just too tacky imo and I've seen the Sinclair bipod and it is fugly.
A better bipod?
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Re: A better bipod?
Atlas is by far the best bipod out there right now.
www.accu-shot.com
Kasey posts here too, great guy and very helpful
Atlas is by far the best bipod out there right now.
www.accu-shot.com
Kasey posts here too, great guy and very helpful
Re: A better bipod?
If all you are doing is bench stuff and can handle the weight and set up then check this one out.
http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2008/11/27/canadian-ski-bipod-for-f-class-shooters/
If all you are doing is bench stuff and can handle the weight and set up then check this one out.
http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2008/11/27/canadian-ski-bipod-for-f-class-shooters/
Re: A better bipod?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwild</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If all you are doing is bench stuff and can handle the weight and set up then check this one out.
http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2008/11/27/canadian-ski-bipod-for-f-class-shooters/ </div></div>
Awesome but thats $400 US, yikes!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwild</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If all you are doing is bench stuff and can handle the weight and set up then check this one out.
http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2008/11/27/canadian-ski-bipod-for-f-class-shooters/ </div></div>
Awesome but thats $400 US, yikes!
Re: A better bipod?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 051F</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lowlight's bipod doesnt hop... </div></div>
THAT was f'n funny.
Seriously though, Atlas. If you don't like the Atlas, you don't like bipods.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 051F</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lowlight's bipod doesnt hop... </div></div>
THAT was f'n funny.
Seriously though, Atlas. If you don't like the Atlas, you don't like bipods.
Re: A better bipod?
The "perfect" bipod is one that weighs 4oz when carried, and 4lbs when shooting....
Bob
The "perfect" bipod is one that weighs 4oz when carried, and 4lbs when shooting....
Bob
Re: A better bipod?
Get a front rest for the bench.
It will serve you better than the best bipod, whoever you want to beleive makes that.
Get a front rest for the bench.
It will serve you better than the best bipod, whoever you want to beleive makes that.
Re: A better bipod?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 051F</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lowlight's bipod doesnt hop... </div></div>
That's because before he shoots he glues the feet of his bipod down. Seriously, ever notice how on all those "my bipod doesn't hop, it's just your shitty form" videos his rifle is already set up and he magically drops in behind it, to a rifle that all the sudden defies the laws of motion and doesn't torque????
Seriously, you guys will believe anything....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 051F</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lowlight's bipod doesnt hop... </div></div>
That's because before he shoots he glues the feet of his bipod down. Seriously, ever notice how on all those "my bipod doesn't hop, it's just your shitty form" videos his rifle is already set up and he magically drops in behind it, to a rifle that all the sudden defies the laws of motion and doesn't torque????
Seriously, you guys will believe anything....
Re: A better bipod?
im suprised you guys havent caught on to that one yet, LL's bipods arent actually glued down, they are screwed into strategic places on the decking and he just attaches the rifle. But again to answer the OP's question, get the Atlas bipod and be done with it
im suprised you guys havent caught on to that one yet, LL's bipods arent actually glued down, they are screwed into strategic places on the decking and he just attaches the rifle. But again to answer the OP's question, get the Atlas bipod and be done with it
Re: A better bipod?
Yeah, get the Atlas.... The feet are pre threaded for decieving Internet suckers.
Yeah, get the Atlas.... The feet are pre threaded for decieving Internet suckers.
Re: A better bipod?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Parkincense</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> What are my options for a BR style bipod? </div></div>
look here http://www.gggaz.com/index.php?id=63&parents=144,145
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Parkincense</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> What are my options for a BR style bipod? </div></div>
look here http://www.gggaz.com/index.php?id=63&parents=144,145
Re: A better bipod?
yeah i agree with Shay, the Atlas is hard to beat, ive run alot of bipods and havent found anything comparable to the atlas
yeah i agree with Shay, the Atlas is hard to beat, ive run alot of bipods and havent found anything comparable to the atlas
Re: A better bipod?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Piston Pete</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Parkincense</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> What are my options for a BR style bipod? </div></div>
look here http://www.gggaz.com/index.php?id=63&parents=144,145 </div></div>
Why? what's so good about that link? nothing really there to help the OP...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Piston Pete</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Parkincense</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> What are my options for a BR style bipod? </div></div>
look here http://www.gggaz.com/index.php?id=63&parents=144,145 </div></div>
Why? what's so good about that link? nothing really there to help the OP...
Re: A better bipod?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: deadly0311</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Atlas is by far the best bipod out there right now.
www.accu-shot.com
Kasey posts here too, great guy and very helpful </div></div>
Speaking of the Accu-Shot monopods... I see they make a rail version for the Sako TRG. Has anyone seen/used it, and if so, what is your take on it?
Thanks,
Chris
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: deadly0311</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Atlas is by far the best bipod out there right now.
www.accu-shot.com
Kasey posts here too, great guy and very helpful </div></div>
Speaking of the Accu-Shot monopods... I see they make a rail version for the Sako TRG. Has anyone seen/used it, and if so, what is your take on it?
Thanks,
Chris
Re: A better bipod?
I have used both versions of the mono pod and like them. I prefer the style that goes on the rail. It is alot quicker to set up and is more solid. I would recommend them.
I have used both versions of the mono pod and like them. I prefer the style that goes on the rail. It is alot quicker to set up and is more solid. I would recommend them.
Re: A better bipod?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: deadly0311</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Atlas is by far the best bipod out there right now.
www.accu-shot.com
Kasey posts here too, great guy and very helpful</div></div>
+1 Atlas
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: deadly0311</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Atlas is by far the best bipod out there right now.
www.accu-shot.com
Kasey posts here too, great guy and very helpful</div></div>
+1 Atlas
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+1 for the Phoenix Tactical Pod claws. If you are shooting from some type of ply wood they will grip it very well. You get teh dependability of still having a Harris bipod and a ton more grip with the pod claws. They would be a win/win situation. I have a couple pairs and they are awesome. I also purchased the rubber feet that attach to the adapters. If you ever shoot from concrete like some ranges have the rubber feet provide more grip than the Harris factory feet, plus they pivot!
+1 for the Phoenix Tactical Pod claws. If you are shooting from some type of ply wood they will grip it very well. You get teh dependability of still having a Harris bipod and a ton more grip with the pod claws. They would be a win/win situation. I have a couple pairs and they are awesome. I also purchased the rubber feet that attach to the adapters. If you ever shoot from concrete like some ranges have the rubber feet provide more grip than the Harris factory feet, plus they pivot!
Re: A better bipod?
I use a Harris and stack a couple of sandbags in front of the pod legs so I can put slight forward pressure on the rifle, and a bag in the rear. I like to use a bipod at the bench on the rare occasions that I shoot from one, but, if I was shooting 99% from a bench like you I would definetly switch to a front rest. You can find really nice ones for roughly the same cost as the higher end bipods. I would probably use the Caldwell Fire Control Front Rest. The arm allows you to quickly adjust your aim point for follow up shots and it runs about $200. If you take advantage of shoooting from a bench you should take advantage of the equipment that is available to you for that application, IMO you would be best served by a front rest.
I use a Harris and stack a couple of sandbags in front of the pod legs so I can put slight forward pressure on the rifle, and a bag in the rear. I like to use a bipod at the bench on the rare occasions that I shoot from one, but, if I was shooting 99% from a bench like you I would definetly switch to a front rest. You can find really nice ones for roughly the same cost as the higher end bipods. I would probably use the Caldwell Fire Control Front Rest. The arm allows you to quickly adjust your aim point for follow up shots and it runs about $200. If you take advantage of shoooting from a bench you should take advantage of the equipment that is available to you for that application, IMO you would be best served by a front rest.
